(NL Times) Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters were attacked and assaulted in several places in Amsterdam after the football club’s match against Ajax on Thursday, mayor Femke Halsema confirmed on Friday morning. Five people were taken to the hospital and 62 people were arrested, the police said. NOS said that hospitals reported seven hospitalizations. The city authorities will hold a press conference with more information at noon.
According to the police, reports are circulating on social media regarding a possible hostage situation and missing persons. “We currently have no confirmation that this actually took place,” the Amsterdam police said on X. The police are investigating.
“Riot police had to intervene several times, protect Israeli supporters, and escort them to hotels,” Halsema said. “Despite the massive police presence in the city, Israeli supporters have been injured.”
